Title 38, Veterans' BenefitsRelease 119-102
§2069 Access to Telehealth Services
Title 38 › PART II — GENERAL BENEFITS › CHAPTER 20 — BENEFITS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS › SUBCHAPTER VII — OTHER PROVISIONS › § 2069
Summary
The Secretary must, when possible, make sure veterans in or getting services under this chapter can use telehealth services they qualify for under laws the Secretary oversees. The Secretary must also make telehealth available to VA case managers who work in programs for homeless veterans and to community service providers that help homeless veterans and get VA grants or contracts.
Full Legal Text
Title 38, §2069
Veterans' Benefits, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall ensure that veterans participating in or receiving services from a program under this chapter have access to telehealth services to which such veterans are eligible under the laws administered by the Secretary, including by ensuring that telehealth capabilities are available to—
(1)such veterans;
(2)case managers of the Department of programs for homeless veterans authorized under this chapter; and
(3)community-based service providers for homeless veterans receiving funds from the Department through grants or contracts.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Codification section 404(a) of Pub. L. 118–210, which directed the addition of this section at the end of subtitle VII of this chapter, was executed by adding this section at the end of subchapter VII of this chapter, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
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Citation
38 U.S.C. § 2069
Title 38, Veterans' Benefits
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102